Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
"If there is one thing that the visual novel genre can be known for is its flexibility. Developers and writers of visual novels can explore all manner of topics and even delve into creepy and uncomfortable territory if they so wish, either going for it blatantly or putting it all together in a cute package that hides its sinister secrets beneath a bright veneer. One such title happens to be Cooking Companions from Deer Dream Studios, where a cute and colorful package complete with chatty vegetables called Chompettes belie the psychological horror within. Originally releasing on PC back in 2021, Serenity Forge has stepped in to help the developers bring the game to consoles with some touch ups, a few new animated scenes, and other additions. So now that Cooking Companions has arrived to a wider audience, is this meal a fulfilling one or will players be left hungry once these bowls are clean?"
The Outerhaven says: Cooking Companions comes to consoles this week for the first time. See what we thought of this devilish dish in our Cooking Companions review.
"Today publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!) and developer Deer Dream Studios revealed that they’re bringing their psychological horror dating sim Cooking Companions to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on April 29th, 2025. Cooking Companion’s debut on consoles is also accompanied by a PlayStation 5." - Serenity Forge and Deer Dream Studios.
Jasmine Sali writes, "The game is definitely worth playing; it's got an amazing story, beautiful art and catchy music, but the playtime is simply too short to justify purchasing at full price."
